November 18, 2021: Fall Auction
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 11/18/2021
Here is a striking Bears helmet attributed to former defensive tackle Lionel Antoine, who played six seasons for Chicago between 1972-78. The helmet has Wilson shell F2002 and eight-point leather suspension with snubber in place and well-worn side padding. The typical player numeric identifier in red electric tape is not present, but there is an auxiliary identifier marked into the leather suspension webbing with No. 79. Stamping appears on the lower back of the shell of 7 5/8 – 7 ¾. The mask is missing
1974-76 Lionel Antoine Chicago Bears Game-Worn Helmet
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